GRE Word List
CONSANGUINITY
the quality or state of being consanguineous
The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.
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| centigrade | relating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
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| peccadillo | a slight offense |
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